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Canon M10 vs Leica TL2

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • New Model is Canon M100
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
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Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon M10 versus Leica TL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M10 was introduced 21 months earlier than the TL2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M10 scores vs the TL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Leica TL2

 M10 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M10

 TL2 M10 
AnnouncedJuly 2017October 2015Newer by 21 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon M10 and Leica TL2

 M10 TL2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 compared to the TL2.

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and TL2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and TL2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica TL2 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Leica TL2
69
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography features
Leica TL2 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
59
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 shots)
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography advice
Leica TL2 Travel photography advice
74
provides touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
63
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography features
Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging advice
Leica TL2 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Canon M10 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS M10Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M10 Leica TL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-10-12 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 4
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.6fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lbs) 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $2,195